Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-20
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
The map diagram illustrates the floor plan of current University Sports Centre and the new floor plan for the future upgrade.
Overall, the rebuild plan for the sports centre is a significant upgrade and it is massive compared to the present sports centre.
Firs of all, current sports centre is divided into three main sections , including; the main building containing a 25m pool in the centre of the building, and its changing room on the left of the building. It also has a reception right in front of the main entrance. Furthermore, a gym and a seating area is also located on the top North and East side of the building. In the outside of the main building there are two outdoor courts for various sports.
The future plan for this sports centre is huge, and there is only one main building and it is divided into different sections. There are dramatic changes which can be seen easily. For example, adding a new measure pool
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response is incomplete, as it cuts off mid-sentence while describing the future plan. Because the task is not finished, the key features of the redevelopment are not fully reported or compared. The overview provided is too brief and lacks the necessary detail to meet the requirements of a full summary. To improve, you must ensure you describe all significant changes, such as the addition of the second pool, the new gym, and the expansion of the seating area, while maintaining a balanced comparison between the two diagrams. The current response fails to address the full scope of the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response shows some attempt at logical organization with an introduction and an overview. However, the abrupt ending severely disrupts the coherence of the text. While there are some cohesive devices used, such as 'Furthermore' and 'For example', the overall progression is halted by the incomplete nature of the writing. Paragraphing is present but becomes ineffective due to the lack of a concluding section or a completed body paragraph. To achieve a higher band, ensure that your response is fully developed and that ideas flow logically from one point to the next until the task is complete.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is generally functional but limited. You rely on basic descriptors like 'huge', 'massive', and 'different'. While these words convey meaning, they lack the precision and variety expected for an Academic Task 1 response. There are also some awkward phrasings, such as 'current University Sports Centre' (missing an article) and 'on the top North and East side'. To improve, try to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to spatial descriptions and changes, such as 'expanded', 'relocated', 'transformed', or 'integrated'. Expanding your range of descriptive language will help you achieve a higher score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are several grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the writing. Examples include 'Firs of all' (spelling error), 'current sports centre is divided' (missing article), and 'In the outside of the main building' (incorrect prepositional phrase). The sentence structures are relatively simple, and the lack of a completed response limits the opportunity to demonstrate a wider range of complex grammatical structures. To improve, focus on using articles correctly, refining your use of prepositions for location, and proofreading for basic spelling and punctuation errors. Increasing the variety of your sentence structures will also be beneficial.
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